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6. Severe Diarrhea

More than 10 watery stools per day are common as Clostridium difficile colitis worsens. There may be visible blood or pus in the stool, indicating the inflammation has spread to the colon. Occult blood (blood in the stool that is not visibly apparent) may occur in up to 30% of cases in the earlier stages. Hospital treatment is a necessity at this stage to avoid rapid deterioration.

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